Woman attacked, mugged in University Heights

San Diego police at the scene of a mugging in University Heights. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014. (10News)

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SAN DIEGO - Police are searching for a man who violently mugged a woman in University Heights early Tuesday morning.

The attack occurred before 2:15 a.m. in the 4300 block of Mississippi Street. San Diego police say the suspect struck the woman and took her property before fleeing. She was treated at the scene by paramedics, but did not require hospitalization.

A suspect description was not immediately released. Police are investigating.

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